African Wood White
Leptosia alcesta
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
African Wood White.
Leptosia alcesta
Category
butterflies moths
Family
Pieridae
Size
LepTraits 1.0 wingspan: approximately 2.5–2.5 cm.
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african wood white in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
LepTraits 1.0 habitat-affinity coding: Mixed canopy (closed affinity); Edge-associated (strong); Mesic-associated (weak); Disturbance-associated (weak).
Diet
LepTraits 1.0 larval host-plant association: Capparaceae, Asteraceae, and Yes. Adult diet is not inferred from host-plant data.
Behaviour
When to look
LepTraits 1.0 adult-flight months recorded: Mar, Apr, Jun, Aug, Sep, Nov.
Where to see it
South AfricaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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